Lex Sanderson

Lex Sanderson currently serves as the Director of Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison Officer at Occidental College, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, Lex was the Director of Accreditation & Program Compliance at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from March 2020 to April 2023, managing WSCUC (WASC) and AACSB activities. Previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Affairs at Columbia College Hollywood, and as Academic Department Chair for Fashion Design at The Art Institutes. Lex has a strong background in academic administration and accreditation processes, complemented by substantial experience in fashion design as a Knitwear Designer at Tommy Bahama and as a freelance designer. Educational qualifications include an MBA from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Master's in Apparel Design and Technology from Florida State University, among other credentials.